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Insert Field

A
Field
 is an insertion point in the document where dynamic information is added, such as party names, dates, product names, or amounts. In most cases, this information is collected through questions in the questionnaire. However, you can also use computations to calculate the value based on other answers or insert information from an external data source.
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How to insert field

To insert a field, highlight the text to be replaced or place the cursor in the required position, and then select
Insert field
. A content control is inserted into the document, and the work pane displays the variable selection screen.
Select an existing variable from the list or type a variable name to create a new one. Set the variable type and question, and then click
Apply
.
A field that uses a variable name as its definition is the simplest and most common type of field. It inserts the questionnaire response into the document exactly as it is provided and stored. In some cases, you may want to manipulate the value using functions or apply a different format.
When working with a new field, you can undo the insertion to restore the original text. You can also remove the field by selecting the delete icon at the bottom of the screen.
note
Deletion will remove the content control, but it will not reinstate the text it replaced when it was first added.
A field cannot contain another field or span, but a span can be added around a field.
In addition to standard variables, you can add computable variables, which are created using expressions.
Computable variables.

This article applies to:

  • Product: Contract Express

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